Griffin, David A J
Title
Griffin, David A J
David A J Griffin
D A J Griffin
D Griffin
Description
Seven items. An oral history interview with Warrant Officer David Griffin (1497289 Royal Air Force), a book concerning his experiences and photographs of a crew member and graves. He was the only survivor when his Halifax was shot down and exploded over Holland. He became a prisoner of war.
Additional information about his crew is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by David Griffin and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information about his crew is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by David Griffin and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Date
2016-07-09
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Griffin, DAJ
Collection Items
David Griffin
Half-length portrait of a sergeant wearing tunic with observer brevet. In the background other figures one also with observer brevet.
John Satchell
Head and shoulders portrait of a sergeant wearing tunic with flight engineer brevet.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Crew graves
Six crosses surrounded by flowers in cemetery. In the background trees. Cross on left has J W Satchell, next to the right, the others are J E Farmer, W E Mussen, E T Springett, A Stuart, T J Wilson.
Crew graves
Six crosses in cemetery. Ground covered in snow. The cross on the right has Sgt Springett. In the background tress.
Crew Graves
Six graves in cemetery in forest. A woman and young girl stand on the left and a line of civilians line graves on the right.
One man in his time
Writes of his last operation in a Halifax when his aircraft was shot down and exploded killing all the other members of the crew. Describes journey to camp and being in Frankfurt while it is under bombing attack. Continues with description of life as…
Interview with David Griffin
David was a navigator in 428 Squadron in Halifax aircraft. He trained in Canada and the UK. He was the only survivor when he baled out of his aircraft over the Netherlands on 28 September 1943. He found a farmhouse and was met with kindness but…
Collection Tree
- Griffin, David A J